Mahindra Tech ex-employee accuses then manager of discrimination against homosexuality, Firm assures probe

Days after the Supreme Court of India abolished the colonial law which criminalises homosexuality in India and termed it legal. A former employee of Tech Mahindra has filed a complaint against then team manager, alleging harassment and discrimination against homosexuality. Since section 377 has been quashed by the Court, it seems to have given a confidence to a certain section of the LGBT community about their rights.

The ex-employee of Tech Mahindra Gaurav Probir Pramanik has written a mail to his previous company days after the Supreme Court of India delivered its historic judgment, legalising homosexuality in India. He cited a 2015 incident where the manager concerned had allegedly made “sweeping generalisation and stereotyping of someone’s sexuality”.

In the mail, Gaurav Probir Pramanik reportedly accused the manager of making fun of the judgment despite being a leader. The manager further reportedly said that his effeminate nature had affected his work.

As I said, Tech M is investigating this matter. We will ascertain the facts & see that the outcome is fair & just. https://t.co/A4H8JQXJ0H

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 11, 2018

As he complains about the manager, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to microblogging site Twitter and assured him saying, “The company is investigating the matter and “will ascertain the facts and see that the outcome is fair and just”. he further said, Our Code of Conduct is explicit on this subject. Fairness & dignity of the individual is enshrined in our core values. Tech M is investigating these allegations, and appropriate action will follow…”

I can categorically assure you that we celebrate diversity in our workplace. Our Code of Conduct is explicit on this subject. Fairness & dignity of the individual is enshrined in our core values.
Tech M is investigating these allegations, and appropriate action will follow… https://t.co/l5rh8VhP8L

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 11, 2018

He further said, “Mahindra group celebrates diversity at the workplace and that “fairness and dignity” of an individual are enshrined in the core value of the company.”  The IT firm assured to take this investigation to the next level and termed the issue as disturbing.

Also read: Section 377: A battle may be won, but the war still remains

Even the Company’s official handle also tweeted about the incident and called it against the ethos of Mahindra group that believes in the uniqueness of every individual. They also assured saying our team will be in touch with you.

@gauravpramanik Hi Gaurav, This is indeed disturbing and completely against the ethos of our group that believes in the uniqueness of every individual. We will do a thorough investigation and take steps as necessary. Our team will  be in touch with you.

— Tech Mahindra (@tech_mahindra) September 11, 2018